Essay Writing Brought to Life With Your Favorite Video Games
In this on-going class students will learn the finer points of essay writing and gain confidence in their communication skills by talking and writing about their favorite video games.
Tory Anderson
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. To get the most out of this class students will need to plan and complete writing projects. This will be done at their own pace with encouragement from the instructor.Assessment
The instructor will read the written work of each student and give verbal and often written feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
One of the secrets to successful writing is writing on a subject that is of interest to the student. In this class we will study the foundational elements of essay writing using favorite video games as our topic. Modern video games are an art form that deserve discussion and analysis. In this on-going class there is no set agenda. Each week students and instructor will meet in the class to discuss video game topics as brought up by the students. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their game related writing projects and receive input from the instructor and classmates. No supplies are necessary for the class. Students will learn how see games with new eyes as they learn at their own pace how to analyze the elements of the games they love to play. They will then learn to apply their new vision of their game into written words as they create an essays, reports, reviews, and fan fiction on the subject.
Learning Goals
Students will learn analytical skills used to understand why they like what they like and think what they think.
Students will learn how to verbalize a description of their topic to an audience.
Students will learn how to translate their thoughts and spoken words into written communication.
Students will learn how to organize material to support their thesis
Students will learn the importance of a first draft
Students will learn how to edit for a second draft
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an M.A. in English; authored numerous essays, short stories, and novels; and taught critical reading and writing along with creative writing for over ten years. I raised all eight of my children as the timeline of video games unfolded. We've had, and still have, so much fun. The art and creativity that goes into a good video game is something I respect. There is much to be said and written about the subject.Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class
